"Well, it's great to be back. Looking forward to getting out there and playing. I haven't played in the last couple of years, unfortunately, but looking forward to this year with this year's field. The depth and the strength of it is something we've never experienced before. And with the ranking points from last year going into this year as well, I think from what I've talked to some of the players at the Ryder Cup, they're really excited about playing, really excited about getting out there, especially the first timers that have never been out here before. It's going to be a great week. I know the weather isn't perfect today. I know you guys are going to go out there and play. I heard the golf course is in great shape, and the new practice facility is remarkable, so hope everyone enjoys it."

Q. You're a four-time winner of this tournament. How would you evaluate your chances of winning for the fifth time, given the state of your game and now that you know what the field is?

TIGER WOODS: Well, my game's coming around, so the way I played at the Ryder Cup and then hopefully -- I know I have two more events prior to the Chevron event. Hopefully, I can get two more W's before I get to Chevron and see what happens.

Q. How is your health, and pretty much how is your confidence lately as far as your game and everything?

TIGER WOODS: Oh, I feel good. I feel good about my game as well. At the Ryder Cup, I played pretty good and especially in the singles match. I've had a little time off and still got a couple more weeks off before I head to China and Australia, so looking forward to that practice time and getting a little bit more prepared.

This should be an interesting event to end the 2010 golf season with many of the world's top players. We shall see if Woods can get a win.

(Luke Donald of Europe hits an approach shot during the Fourball & Foursome Matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 3, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

(Graeme McDowell of Europe celebrates winning his match on the 17th green during the Fourball & Foursome Matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 3, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

(Rory McIlroy of Europe celebrates holing a birdie putt on the 17th green during the rescheduled Morning Fourball Matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 2, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)(Ian Poulter of Europe celebrates holing a putt on the 5th green during the Fourball & Foursome Matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 3, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Saturday, October 2, 2010

(Padraig Harrington of Europe hits from a bunker during the rescheduled Morning Fourball Matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 2, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

(Tiger Woods of the USA hits out of the rough on the 15th hole during the rescheduled Morning Fourball Matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 2, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

(Martin Kaymer of Europe tees off during the rescheduled Afternoon Foursome Matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 2, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

(Stewart Cink of the USA celebrates a birdie putt on the 17th green alongside caddie Lance Bennett during the rescheduled Afternoon Foursome Matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 2, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

(Edoardo Molinari (R) and Francesco Molinari of Europe celebrate a birdie on the fifth green during the rescheduled Afternoon Foursome Matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 2, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

(Luke Donald of Europe hits from a bunker during the rescheduled Morning Fourball Matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 2, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

(Jeff Overton of the USA celebrates holing a putt on the 11th green during the rescheduled Morning Fourball Matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 2, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

(Jim Furyk (L) and his playing partner Rickie Fowler chat with rules official Simon Higginbottom after Fowler dropped the wrong type of golf ball on the fourth hole and cost them the hole during the rescheduled Afternoon Foursome Matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 2, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Friday, October 1, 2010

(Jeff Overton of the USA celebrates a birdie on the first hole during the Morning Fourball Matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 1, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

(Bubba Watson of the USA tees off during a practice round prior to the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on September 30, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)(Padraig Harrington of Europe hits a putt on the third green during the Morning Fourball Matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 1, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

(Ross Fisher of Europe reacts to a missed putt on the 10th green during the Morning Fourball Matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 1, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

(Lee Westwood of Europe hits his 2nd shot on the 1st hole during the Morning Fourball Matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 1, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

(Tiger Woods of the USA tees off during the Morning Fourball Matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 1, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

(Phil Mickelson of the USA putts as rain falls during the Morning Fourball Matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 1, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)